The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Insulin IQ

Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom, a nutrition and lifestyle podcast focused on metabolism, which is how our bodies use energy, and the truth behind why we get sick and fat. Every week, Dr. Ben Bikman shares valuable insights that you can apply in your own life and share with friends and loved ones. The Metabolic Classroom is brought to you by BenBikman.com and InsulinIQ.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Episodes (137)

Yesterday LDL Isn’t the Problem? The Real Drivers of Heart Disease
Mon Feb 9th Why Exercise Benefits Every Organ — Not Just Muscle
Mon Feb 2nd How Glucose Overload Breaks Your Metabolism (And How to Fix It)

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Feb 16, 2026
23 minutes
31 MB

📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual): https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind 📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site: https://insuliniq.com Topic: LDL cholesterol is a weak predictor of heart disease compared to markers of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and the triglyceride-to-HDL ratio. True cardiovascular risk is driven far more by metabolic dysfunction than by cholesterol numbers alone. Summary: In this episode, Ben challenges the long-standing belief that LDL cholesterol is the primary driver of heart disease. While LDL has dominated cardiovascular conversations for decades, large-scal...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

LDL Isn’t the Problem? The Real Drivers of Heart Disease

Insulin IQ

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